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Emperor Junnin

Emperor of Japan

b. 733 CE – d. 765 CE World The Far East

Emperor Junnin (733 – November 10, 765) is the 47th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

The seventh son of Prince Toneri and a grandson of Emperor Temmu, his reign spans the years 758 to 764.

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Cite this entry

Moran, J. (2017). Emperor Junnin. History Atlas. Retrieved 5 November 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/emperor-junnin/

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